Which of the Following Situations Would Be Most Likely to Engage

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would be most likely to engage the anterior cingulate cortex?

• A)A waiter walks over to your table at a restaurant and holds an open menu in front of you.
• B)You walk into the elevator of your apartment building and press the button for your floor.
• C)You enter your classroom and find someone sitting in your usual seat.
• D)A good friend asks you to remind him of your telephone number.

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Definitions:

Disequilibrium

A state of imbalance or instability, often used in the context of emotional or cognitive conflict.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into pre-existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.

Accommodation

In cognitive development, the process by which individuals modify their existing mental frameworks or schemas to incorporate new information.

Organization

A structured arrangement of people and resources designed to achieve specific goals and objectives.